IRON REBELLION

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IRON REBELLION is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Black Beach Studio and was released on December 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Iron Rebellion is a mech combat game with fully interactive cockpits and physics-based interaction. Engage in cross-platform online combat with customizable mech classes and loadouts. Experience advanced movement and six official large-scale environments, with many more from the community."

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Audience ScoreBased on 604 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers an immersive cockpit experience, allowing players to interact with various buttons and switches, enhancing the feeling of piloting a mech.
The controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy the gameplay.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and responding to player feedback, which shows their commitment to improving the game.

The game currently has a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches, which can detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of content, with only a few mechs and weapons available, and no single-player campaign or extensive gameplay modes.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as problems with controller tracking and bugs that affect gameplay.

gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this mech-focused VR game is generally praised for its intuitive controls, immersive cockpit experience, and fast-paced action, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. While some players note a steep learning curve and repetitive mechanics, many appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, including customization options and solid shooting mechanics. However, concerns about balance, content availability, and the overall pace of gameplay have been raised, indicating room for improvement in future updates.
- “The gameplay is fun as hell; operating your mech is something that's easy to learn, but hard to master.”
- “I love the gameplay of it; the feeling of driving the mechs is intuitive and makes you really feel like a pilot of a mech, and I adore it.”
- “The controls are clean, the cockpit is functional, and the gameplay is immersive and extremely fun.”
- “Overall miserable experience once you get past the mechanical learning curve.”
- “The gameplay consists of 80% respawning and running back to a point where a fight takes place.”
- “However, the balance is a friggin mess in my opinion, with clear and definite power creep as you level up, and the player base's obnoxious abuse of exploitable mechanics makes it a terrible experience for new players.”
story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users expressing a desire for a single-player campaign or mission-based content to enhance gameplay. While some players appreciate the potential for future story missions, the current focus on multiplayer and lack of narrative depth leaves many feeling that the game is incomplete. Overall, the consensus is that a well-developed story could significantly improve the game's appeal and longevity.
- “If this was fleshed out with a story and lore with missions like mercenaries, it would be perfection.”
- “Trust the process; once some story missions get added and the graphics refine a little, this is going to be an amazing game. I recommend giving support in hopes of new content being added.”
- “If it could get a single player story campaign, it could actually be an instant buy for anyone.”
- “✅ This game has no story.”
- “Lore and storytelling: 1/10 - for now, there's no campaign.”
- “Small player base, essentially no options for anything outside of weapons and mech type, so this means no squading up, no matchmaking at all for that matter, no button mapping options, no private servers, no customization, no colorization, no audio options, there's no story, no cutscenes, no music, no PvE (though this is planned), there's very few options for weapons, and even less for mechs.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean and immersive visuals suitable for VR, while others criticize them as outdated and simplistic, especially in comparison to more graphically advanced titles. Many users note that the graphics are optimized for performance, allowing smooth gameplay on various hardware, but express a desire for more graphical settings and improvements in future updates. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered serviceable and enjoyable, there is a consensus that they could benefit from further refinement and enhancement.
- “From its stunning visuals to its immersive gameplay, this game has redefined my expectations for the genre in VR.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, immersing you in a futuristic world of colossal mechs and intense battles.”
- “An extremely refreshing VR title with awesome graphics.”
- “Eh, the graphics are pretty bad in my opinion (and I have a pretty good PC), mostly bots.”
- “Also, for a game released in 2024, the graphics are incredibly outdated.”
- “There are games on the PS2 with better graphics; there is not enough content for the price, and no work has been done on the game since its launch in December of last year.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance and stable frame rates even on lower-end hardware. While some mention minor issues like stuttering during mech turns, the majority highlight excellent controls and responsiveness, making it accessible for a wide range of systems, including mobile devices. The game's ability to maintain high performance during crossplay further enhances its appeal.
- “I swear, for all the VR games on Steam with decent 2025 graphics, this is the most optimized game I've found, even with the engine cranked to the brim on my old 3070 + Quest 3 on wireless.”
- “Graphics and performance-wise, it's pretty light due to crossplay and runs at a buttery, locked 90fps on my 2080 Super.”
- “When you turn your mech, the turning motion is not smooth, giving the visual illusion of stuttering.”
- “In terms of graphics, it is apparent that this is a game optimized for mobile hardware, considering that this game supports Quest crossplay.”
- “Game play is captivating, and performance is out of this world for early access, and I am only using a lower-mid tier PC.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players praise its performance and visuals, others report significant bugs, including low frame rates, launch issues, and crashes. Despite these early access challenges, the overall sentiment encourages support for the developers, highlighting the game's potential.
- “Fun game, runs great, looks great.”
- “It looks great, handles great, runs great, has spirit.”
- “It's a good game, but for me, it's pretty buggy. Sometimes it runs at like 10 fps after launch, sometimes it doesn't launch, and most times it crashes Steam Link.”
- “Boilerplate early access kinks, glitches, and occasional surprises.”
- “I fully encourage everyone to buy this and support the two-man dev team, as what they've managed to assemble is leagues ahead of the competition, despite the buggy state of the early access release.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that significant time investment is required to compete, especially against long-time players. The grindy progression system, which locks essential mechs and weapons behind extensive playtime, detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Unless you're willing to spend hours on hours grinding, you're not gonna be able to compete with the people who've been playing for the last year+ in early access.”
- “Putting all mechs and weapons behind a grindy progression system isn't a good choice when the game feels so bad to play.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is notably sparse, with some players highlighting a lack of combat music that contributes to a slow gameplay experience. Overall, the absence of diverse audio options and a minimalistic approach to music detracts from the game's atmosphere and engagement.
- “The music adds a unique atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The sound design complements the world environment beautifully, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is engaging and fits well with the gameplay, making each moment feel more impactful.”
- “But the game overall lacked juice - the specific lack of combat music made rounds a little slow and plodding.”
- “There is music and basic world environment design.”
- “There's no story, no cutscenes, no music, no PvE (though this is planned).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a significant emotional disconnect, with players expressing frustration over unresolved issues that detract from the overall experience. Some users feel that the game has potential but currently falls short, leading to disappointment and even physical discomfort, prompting refunds. Overall, the emotional impact is mixed, with a desire for improvement overshadowed by current shortcomings.
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, providing players with funny moments and enjoyable interactions, particularly in its unique VR setting. While some features are still in development, the overall experience is entertaining, leading to moments of maniacal laughter during gameplay. Despite some minor shortcomings, players feel the humor adds significant value to the game.
- “Funny game and the only VR game you can find in this type.”
- “I myself ended up maniacally laughing while blasting players to bits.”
- “There are buttons in the cab that you can press but do nothing at the moment, so I'm guessing there is still more to come... had some great moments in the game and some funny ones as well.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive environments and a distinct Tiberian Sun aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the cockpit immersion and the feel of the mech controls, contributing to a compelling gameplay atmosphere.
- “Excellent feel of the mech controls, cockpit immersion, and overall atmosphere.”
- “I love the gameplay, appearance, and overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The environments are atmospheric and have a kind of Tiberian Sun aesthetic.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that players perceive the monetization strategy as a cash grab, particularly criticizing the presence of pay-to-win elements and a lack of significant updates. There is a call for more advertisements to attract new players, but overall sentiment suggests dissatisfaction with the current approach.
- “Give it a few weeks where new players and veterans will realize that nothing major has changed and this was just a cash grab attempt on an abandoned game.”
- “To devs, avoid the cash grab that is pay-to-win.”
- “Get some advertisements for this game!!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users rate the game's replayability highly, with an average score of 9/10, indicating that it offers significant incentives for players to return and experience the content multiple times.
- “The game offers a fantastic replayability factor, with multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how every decision I make leads to different outcomes, encouraging me to replay the game to explore all the possibilities.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to try, I find myself coming back to this game time and again for a fresh experience.”